"Michael Recchiuti was the excellent conductor commanding attention both from his players and the stage. He so obviously believes in Gluck's music, and he believes in the right things about it."– Bernard Holland, The New York Times

L'ELISIR D'AMORE, Donizetti
DiCapo Opera, New York City

"Donizetti's score seemed to pour straight from the heart of conductor Michael Recchiuti, who showed himself a consummate accompanist."– Opera News

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and LA NAVARRAISE
Long Beach Opera

"Conductor Michael Recchiuti looked like a younger James Levine in the pit, and he conducted with the same assurance and sensitivity all evening."– Scott Duncan, The Orange County Register

"A real strength of the production is conductor Michael Recchiuti, who produced warm, sympathetic readings of both scores... his sense of balance, momentum, and dramatic shading was exceptionally well defined."– Jim Farber, Long Beach Press Telegram